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This novel, one of the most important works of gay literature, is a seriocomic remembrance of things past. It depicts the adventures of Malone, a beautiful young man searching for love amid New York's emerging gay scene. The book follows him through Manhattan's Everard Baths and after-hours discos, and then to Fire Island's deserted parks and lavish orgies. The person he finds is Sutherland, a campy quintessential queen -- and one of the most memorable literary creations of contemporary fiction. This haunting, brilliant novel is a reflection on the city's vibrant nightlife and the search for meaningful companionship.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Andrew Holleran
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